A review by kathijo63
Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

With "Murder at Gulls Nest," Jess Kidd has created a spellbinding mystery that showcases her talent for blending atmospheric settings, and eccentric characters into an irresistible narrative. 

Set in a remote coastal village, the novel introduces us to Nora, a former nun, whose sharp wit and haunted past makes her an unlikely detective. She travels in search of a lost friend, but hen a body is discovered at the run-down Gulls Nest board house, her investigation peels back layers of the town's secrets with delicious precision. 

Kidd's ability to infuse even the darkest scenes with flashes of humor creates a reading experience that's both unsettling and oddly comforting. The dialogue crackles with authenticity, and her descriptions of the windswept seaside setting are so vivid you can almost taste the salt in the air.